I have heard that this machine is the best small orbital.
(PC7424)
I tried Lowes and they said NO.
thanks,
Steve
(PC7424)
I tried Lowes and they said NO.
thanks,
Steve
Where to BUY Porter Cable 7424 ?
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I bought mine on Ebay.
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
I'll sell you mine, never used!
Let me fish it out of the closet and I'll snap a pic with my forum name on it.
Story: purchased it to buff & polish the car, never did since I'm a city dweller and I have no real space to do so.
Story: purchased it to buff & polish the car, never did since I'm a city dweller and I have no real space to do so.
sent the pics
Yes! Autogeek.net will price match, they have great combo kits (get the 6.5" pads NOT the 5.5" pads), and best of all they have THE BEST customer service.
Their forums are also a wealth of knowledge, and if you're a member you occasionally get free shipping coupons or other great sales.
Here's a write up I did awhile back:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show...ight=Lexus+gunk
Their forums are also a wealth of knowledge, and if you're a member you occasionally get free shipping coupons or other great sales.
Here's a write up I did awhile back:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show...ight=Lexus+gunk
Originally Posted By: santov
Yes! Autogeek.net will price match, they have great combo kits (get the 6.5" pads NOT the 5.5" pads), and best of all they have THE BEST customer service.
Larger pads are not always better. With 6.5" pads, you will not be able to reach many tight spots.
Yes! Autogeek.net will price match, they have great combo kits (get the 6.5" pads NOT the 5.5" pads), and best of all they have THE BEST customer service.
Larger pads are not always better. With 6.5" pads, you will not be able to reach many tight spots.
FYI - Canadians:
- you can get it at Canadian Tire; and
- online - eshine dot ca is a decent place to get stuff like this without having to deal with customs brokerage etc.
- you can get it at Canadian Tire; and
- online - eshine dot ca is a decent place to get stuff like this without having to deal with customs brokerage etc.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
But it will run the risk of damaging the paint, unlike the PC7424. I've seen first hand the results and when I can will buy a 7424.
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
But it will run the risk of damaging the paint, unlike the PC7424. I've seen first hand the results and when I can will buy a 7424.
Originally Posted By: RacerE7773
Originally Posted By: The Critic
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
But it will run the risk of damaging the paint, unlike the PC7424. I've seen first hand the results and when I can will buy a 7424.
The risk comes from not having the training and experience to use it correctly.
If you can learn on cars with low value you gain the experience toward being able to better handle the machine on cars with considerably higher value. That is how we learned to use rotaries back in the day. You don't put a high power polisher in the hands of a 10 year old and let them polish a new Jag.
Back when I was doing this kind of work for a living I was buffing 20 cars per day. Later I moved on to paint work, touch ups etc.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
But it will run the risk of damaging the paint, unlike the PC7424. I've seen first hand the results and when I can will buy a 7424.
The risk comes from not having the training and experience to use it correctly.
If you can learn on cars with low value you gain the experience toward being able to better handle the machine on cars with considerably higher value. That is how we learned to use rotaries back in the day. You don't put a high power polisher in the hands of a 10 year old and let them polish a new Jag.
Back when I was doing this kind of work for a living I was buffing 20 cars per day. Later I moved on to paint work, touch ups etc.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
Critic:
Please 'splain exactly why the G110v2 is a "much better machine." And if it that is really true, why bother with the Flex?
The Meguiars G110v2 is a much better machine than the Porter Cable 7424XP. And it's the same price, too.
For a few extra dollars, I would go with a Flex 3401XRG. It is even more powerful and will make the job much faster. I paid $335 shipped for mine with two qts of M105/M205 and a Flex bag from autogeek.
Critic:
Please 'splain exactly why the G110v2 is a "much better machine." And if it that is really true, why bother with the Flex?
Originally Posted By: dkryan
Critic:
Please 'splain exactly why the G110v2 is a "much better machine." And if it that is really true, why bother with the Flex?
From the individuals on autogeek who have used both, I have read a few posts saying that the G110v2 is a noticeably quieter and more pleasant to use. Of course, the Griot's Garage DA is still the most powerful one.
You can read more on the differences between polishers here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-...ng-project.html
The Flex is both a forced-rotation and a dual-action polisher. You will get more correction with a Flex in less time. Unfortunately, the flex does not offer as many pad choices due to the backing plate.
Critic:
Please 'splain exactly why the G110v2 is a "much better machine." And if it that is really true, why bother with the Flex?
From the individuals on autogeek who have used both, I have read a few posts saying that the G110v2 is a noticeably quieter and more pleasant to use. Of course, the Griot's Garage DA is still the most powerful one.
You can read more on the differences between polishers here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-...ng-project.html
The Flex is both a forced-rotation and a dual-action polisher. You will get more correction with a Flex in less time. Unfortunately, the flex does not offer as many pad choices due to the backing plate.
That's the whole point of the 7424 from what I understand; an amateur can use it safely.
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